Traffic Slowdowns Expected On Fort Sill Boulevard This Week

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Traffic near Cache Road and Fort Sill Boulevard in Lawton will be slow this week as bridge repairs continue, with lane and road closures scheduled during off-peak hours to ease disruptions. The City of Lawton announced that the project would take place this week and would lead to multiple lane closures on Cache Road and Fort Sill Boulevard.

Why it matters

The Cache Road bridge was damaged during a vehicle accident, and the repairs are necessary to ensure the barrier walls continue to safely protect motorists during impact events. While Lawton has many ongoing bridge projects, this particular repair is not due to old age but rather a specific incident that needs to be addressed.

The details

On Monday, February 17, the City of Lawton began blocking off traffic on Cache Road and Fort Sill Boulevard for crews to begin repairs to the barrier walls along the Cache Road bridge over Fort Sill Boulevard. During the bridge repairs, drivers can expect temporary closures to the inside lanes of Fort Sill Boulevard and one westbound lane on Cache Road. Full road closures are also expected throughout the week, but these will be scheduled during non-peak hours and should only last about 20 minutes.

• On Monday, February 17, the City of Lawton began the bridge repair project.
• The City of Lawton expects the repairs to the Cache Road bridge to be completed by Friday, February 20, weather permitting.

What’s next

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